The Georgia town that jobs forgot (6 of 6)

In the last segment of the six-part Dateline NBC series, Kimberly and Sandy’s job search ends in disappointment but both vow not to give up. Whitley is determined to go to college despite her family’s financial hardship and finds a way to do it. Shenice graduates with honors from high school. And Kimberly gives voice to Millen’s incredible determination to overcome adversity.

Georgia has been hit hard by the recession. Harder than most states.

To highlight the personal impact of the economic collapse, Dateline NBC recently profiled three residents of Millen, Ga. The stories are powerful enough to share.